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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.85, 1,966.62 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.85, 1,966.62 and 386.43 is: 579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.85 : 1,966.62 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.85/1,966.62 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.85x = 1,966.62 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.85x = 759,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,960.97/1,310.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.75

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